Design

September 27, 2016

New Kinetic Art Tables Draw Hypnotic Designs in Sand

Twenty-five years ago Bruce Shapiro abandoned his medical practice to embark on a journey that would marry technology with the meditative practice of sand art. He ingeniously used CNC machines, which at the time were primarily used in industrial settings, to develop his kinetic art project known as Sisyphus.

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September 22, 2016

Italian Architects Transform Ancient Cave Into a Modern Oasis

The caves of Matera, also known as sassi, are located in southern Italy and have been used since Paleolithic times, when inhabitants began carving out the soft stone to create homes. Tasked with the challenge of creating a warm, inviting interior with a modern feel, local architecture firm Manca Studio, run by brother-sister duo Alfredo and Marina, expertly blended the historic and contemporary for the La Dimora di Metello Hotel.

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September 15, 2016

Funny Flowcharts for Life’s “Most Challenging” Decisions and Consequential Dilemmas

Predominantly prevalent in boring boardrooms or high school English classes, flowcharts don’t exactly scream “fun.” Though a handy diagramming tool, they seem to lack an everyday purpose.  However, as a means to map out your burning yes-or-no questions, they offer an unexpectedly simple–and silly–solution. In Knock Knock’s new book, Consequential Dilemmas: 45 Flowcharts for Life’s Bigger Questions (the much-anticipated sequel to Inconsequential Dilemmas: 45 Flowcharts for Life’s Peskier Questions), the flowchart finally gets a much-needed makeover.

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September 12, 2016

Airstream Introduces a Tiny New Trailer for Only $35,000

Cruise down any American expressway, and you’re likely to spot at least one giant, googie trailer hitched to the back of a car or truck. A product of Airstream, these timeless “silver bullets” have dotted the country’s highways and byways since 1931. Though known for its Classic model—a retro caravan that reaches 31 feet in length and $135,000 in price—the iconic company has recently introduced a smaller and more affordable alternative: the Basecamp.

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